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Sherif El Mahdy, MD, Pulmonology, Norfolk, VA, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

SherifOmarEl MahdyMD

Pulmonology Norfolk, VA

Critical Care Medicine, Pleural Disease

Pulmonary and Critical Care staff Physician Director Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

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Summary

  • Dr. Sherif El Mahdy is a pulmonologist in Norfolk, VA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara CarePlex Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, and Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice 22 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Arabic and French. He specializes in critical care medicine and pleural disease and is experienced in pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, adult respiratory distress syndrome, pleural disease, and thoracic oncology.

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2006 - 2009
  • Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University
    Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State UniversityChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2005
  • Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University
    Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2004
  • Ascension St John Hospital
    Ascension St John HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2000
  • University of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine
    University of Alexandria Faculty of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 2009 - 2026
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011

Other Languages

  • Arabic, French

Hospital Affiliations